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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.50, 1,253.51 and 373.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.50, 1,253.51 and 373.67 is: 560.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.50 : 1,253.51 = 373.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.50/1,253.51 = 373.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.50x = 1,253.51 × 373.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.50x = 468,398.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,398.32/835.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.62

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